PEARL RIVER, N.Y.—Qognify, a technology solution provider for physical security and enterprise incident management based here, announced that it has completed the acquisition of the IP video management software (VMS) company On-Net Surveillance Systems (OnSSI), including IP video technology company SeeTec GmbH.

FARMINGTON, Conn.—UTC this week announced that it will be separating its business into three different companies: United Technologies, which will be comprised of the company’s aerospace business; Carrier, which will be the new name for the Climate, Controls and Security business; and Otis Elevator Company.

MILWAUKEE—As VP of commercial sales, Lisa Roy leads commercial sales for Johnson Controls Building Technologies and Solutions Group in North America, which includes all lines of business—systems, services and energy performance contracting.

CUPERTINO, Calif.—Jessica Burton has more than 10 years of experience in IT storage, and is currently the global surveillance product marketing manager at Seagate Technology, where she has been for the past two years. Prior to her current position at Seagate, she was the worldwide product marketing manager for Hewlett Packard Enterprise, working on the storage, server and cloud portfolios. She also previously worked for HP as the global business planning and product manager.

TYSONS, Va.—Alarm.com announced a newly deployed artificial intelligence architecture and video analytics service, a platform that can monitor video streams in real-time and alert property owners about important events, while ignoring routine movement. The new service is available now for residential and business subscribers.

AUSTIN, Texas—ReconaSense, a provider of intelligent security management systems, announced its expansion into New York City with a new office and demo center located on Fifth Avenue in midtown Manhattan.

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Poll

The potential for artificial intelligence (AI) within security is both exciting and a little scary, as there are benefits and risks when leveraging the power of AI and machine learning. This month’s news poll looks to gauge where we are today with AI in security and what the future holds for this technology.

Do you think the concept of AI is being over-hyped and over-promised in security today? *

Yes.

Somewhat.

No.

Do you think there is potential for the use of AI within security? *

Yes.

Someday, but not just yet.

No.

How long do you think it will take for AI to be leveraged within security? *

Within the next few years.

We are still 5-10 years out.

Don’t see it happening.

Please elaborate on your answers and leave your name and contact information for follow-up.